Section 2. There is hereby established a witness protection board within the executive office of public safety consisting of the secretary of public safety, the attorney general, the auditor, a chief of police appointed by the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, and a district attorney appointed by the Massachusetts District Attorney's Association, or any member's respective designees. The board shall oversee the commonwealth's witness protection program and coordinate the efforts of state, county and law enforcement agencies to protect the health, safety and welfare of witnesses including, but not limited to, the administration and approval of funding for witness protection services. The board shall promulgate rules and regulations for the administration of the commonwealth's witness protection program and establish procedures to maximize federal funds for witness protection services.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part IV - Crimes, Punishments and Proceedings in Criminal Cases
Title I - Crimes and Punishments
Chapter 263a - Witness Protection in Criminal Matters
Section 2 - Witness Protection Board; Composition; Powers and Duties
Section 3 - Petition Requesting Witness Protection Services
Section 4 - Temporary Action Based on Exigent Circumstances Without Prior Approval by Board
Section 5 - Protective Services Provided to Critical Witnesses; Notice to Defense Counsel
Section 6 - Written Memorandum of Understanding; Persons Required to Sign; Contents
Section 8 - Relocation of Critical Witness Within Public Housing System
Section 9 - Relocation of Critical Witness to Another Public School
Section 10 - Entitlement or Private Right of Action Not Available; Governmental Immunity
Section 11 - Liaison With United States Marshal's Office; Pursuit of Federal Resources and Funding
Section 12 - Confidentiality of Records
Section 13 - Disclosure of Identity or Location of Witness or Other Sensitive Information; Penalties